Category Archives: From the Sheriff

Many motorists at some point have been or will be stopped by law enforcement while operating a vehicle on public roadways. In an effort to help the motoring public understand the procedures used by law enforcement officers during these situations, Sheriff Russell offers the following guidelines for drivers...

As the countdown to Christmas rapidly approaches, more consumer are turning to the Internet to complete their holiday shopping lists. Last year $24 billion was spent through electronic shopping during the month of December alone. This trend will continue to increase according to the National Retail Federation as nearly half...

Sheriff Jay Russell has issued a warning of a phone scam to Ouachita Parish residents. The Ouachita Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of residents receiving a phone call from someone identifying themselves as working for Entergy Disconnect. The caller is contacting the resident to advise them they owe a past due bill...

Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways. In 2012, over 3,300 people were killed in crashes that were attributed to distracted driving. The leading cause of teenage deaths in our country is automobile crashes. At least 11% of drivers under...

Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways. In 2012, over 3,300 people were killed in crashes that were attributed to distracted driving. The leading cause of teenage deaths in our country is automobile crashes. At least 11% of drivers under...